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WorksheetsCumulative Review 2.8, 2.9, 1.6, 1.7, 3.3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?
a)
Democratic and Republican
b)
Democratic and Libertarian
c)
Socialist and Republican
d)
Socialist and Libertarian
2.
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
a)
Socialist
b)
Republican
c)
Green
d)
Democratic
3.
A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?
a)
Mayor Sanford owns a local farm
b)
Mayor Sanford is an elected official
c)
Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station
d)
Mayor Sanford just moved to the area and has great, yet unproven, ideas
4.
Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional requirement to become President?
a)
At least 35 years of age
b)
Resident of US at least 14 years
c)
Natural-born citizen
d)
Naturalized citizen
5.
Which of the following most closely represents a Democratic Party viewpoint?
a)
Government should let the economy regulate itself
b)
Government should limit its involvement with social programs
c)
Government should be quite involved in the everyday lives of Americans
d)
Government should be less involved in social programs
6.
Which of the following most closely represents a Republican Party viewpoint?
a)
Government should be quite involved in the everyday lives of Americans
b)
Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance for the success of that business
c)
Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the country thriving
d)
Government should have limited involvement in the everyday lives of Americans
7.
You should not vote for government officials based on
a)
political platform.
b)
experience.
c)
name recognition (you recognize the name).
d)
political advertisements.
8.
What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?
a)
Executive, Judicial, Administrative
b)
Legislative, Executive, Administrative
c)
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
d)
Judicial, Administrative, Confederal
9.
What article of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?
a)
Article I
b)
Article II
c)
Article III
d)
Article IV
10.
Fill in the blank:
The Legislative Branch _________ the law.
The Legislative Branch _________ the law.
a)
Interprets
b)
Enforces/Executes
c)
Vetoes
d)
Makes
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